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That's one of the neat things about the 6000XP. You tell it what you have on offer from the generator, it does the diff off the batteries if the loads exceed that number. Chargerverter looks like a solid product, but it's hard to justify in the scenario I want to provide coverage for.

Extended storage and not needing to run it dry are why I want dual-fuel.

Sorry, should have clarified. This is not an off-grid system. Just a system that I want to be off-grid capable. We should be completely fine with 3x 15K/18K (150A) the load calcs are a worst case. Given the design of the house, even in the worst conditions, it's unlikely that we'd need the...

We are building a house that will have 600A service. I would like to install a system capable of providing whole home backup, and potentially run "off-grid" if we want to. After some research, it appeared that stacking 3-4 EG4 18K / Sol-Ark 15K would check the boxes. With 200A pass-through...

Yep, you can certainly buy ICE generators that are also not suitable as home backup solutions. I wouldn't use a 3.5kW generator for that either. I mentioned it because you can get 2x the solution for $245.99. The Hyundai V2L adapter is $259.99. The key phrase here is "below the V2L power...

Thanks. I would love to throw a 6th battery in the mix, but I was told that NEC code only allows me to do 80kWh in the garage. The switchable bypass will be a manual 600A double throw. When GRID is connected to the inverter combiner it will be physically disconnected from the output combiner...

Sorry, I was lazy. They actually are in parallel; we will be using the paralleling kits that come with the PowerPro batteries.

Just trying to clarify what V2L is capable of, and what it's clearly not. If your goal is to keep the fridge online, but don't care about HVAC, sump pumps, using a hair dryer, or running the microwave while also doing that. It will work. The key point is that it can power a 120V critical load...

Sol-Ark never responded. EG4 provided a wiring diagram that only runs 200A of a 400A service through the inverters (below). Indicated that's all they have, and would not answer any questions around whether it was possible to do what I want to do. My guess is that this topology is intended...

Just messing around with it ATM, this is what I have set.

The 201052 is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<20%). Too bad this one isn't dual-fuel.

Thanks. Would prefer a dual-fuel generator.

Thanks. I'm painfully aware of the difference in cost :). Unfortunately, this is a conversation we have already had. A big part of it is that with an ADU items like the stove/oven, HVAC, and water heater are doubled up.

Recently had a 2x 6000XP + 2x PowerPro installed to provide emergency UPS backup. The batteries should give us ~2 days of backup, but just in case the grid is down longer than that I'd like to get a small 5-8kW dual-fuel generator that I can drag outside and charge the batteries. It shouldn't...

Interesting idea! Didn't know that the motor snorkel existed. Thanks.

I'm having a hard time figuring out how to configure Time of Use (ToU) on our EG-6000XP. Could someone explain what setting I need to make in the web app to set this up? No PV connected. Just using it as a UPS. Thanks

Totally understand that from a cost/liability perspective why they won't tell me how to do something. But I asked if it was possible, that's all they would provide. It has been a struggle to find someone who is willing to do the work. All of the installers I've engaged with want to use systems...

We looked at doing that, but the upfront cost and future lock-in of these types of device made it a hard thing to opt for. Lock-in was a bigger part than the up-front cost. When the induction range in the ADU breaks, I can run to the big box and get another one from the wide selection of 40A...

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Given how often I'd need to use it I'd like to keep the total spend under $1k. According to the manual the 6000XP wants a THD <3%.

We just bought a lot, and have started the planning phase for an all-electric passive house. All the design, sizing, build work will be handled by professionals, but I suspect that they won't have much experience doing what we want because there isn't much demand for a grid-tied-off-grid-capable...

"Works" would need a very narrow set of use cases to be accurate in this case. Yes, you can provide "up to 1.9kW", but in the context of normal house loads that's tiny. It works in a pinch to keep your fridge online, but it's not a real solution to home energy storage. It's a feature that...